Flying from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Cardiff.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CWL to RIX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cardiff Airport to Riga International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between CWL and RIX include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Malaga Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
RM600 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Riga International Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM1,209. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from CWL to RIX, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Cardiff Airport to Riga International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
Landing cheap flights from CWL to RIX is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cardiff Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Of the flights that depart from Cardiff Airport, 66.16% land on time at their destination.
Central Cardiff to Cardiff Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near CWL:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cardiff Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and explore beyond Riga's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport to central Riga has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Cardiff Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Riga. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Cardiff Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CWL to RIX sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
You've done Riga, now it's time to explore other parts of Latvia. Journey around 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to check off its top sights. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Latvia, head for Jelgava, roughly 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā are key highlights.
